Over 40 years in education I never doubted the value of out-of-class learning. From study weekends in Glasgow (for Edinburgh youngsters) to outdoor Highland adventures to international exchanges with a school in South Africa, the benefits were always apparent.
They supported applied, practical learning in real-life situations. They opened young people to new and wider vistas and co-operative strategies.
They created warm relationships of trust and respect between learners and teachers, relationships which sustained learning long after the trips were over.
I came across some photos recently which reminded me that at the very end of my school career, a unique out-of-school learning experience made me rethink a few assumptions.
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